Alamogordo in Otero County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

LA 2,000,000

This Spot Marks Earth

Photographed by James Hulse, July 24, 2024

1. LA 2,000,000 Marker

Inscription. This marker commemorates the Apollo 11 Tranquility Base archeological site on the Moon as LA 2,000,000 in the State of New Mexico's Archaeological Records Management Section (ARMS) database.

LA 2,000,000 represents the site created by the Apollo astronauts on July 20, 1969 on the Moon, 238,857 miles from Earth at (Lunar Coordinates) 0.67266 degrees North Latitude, 23.47298 degrees East Longitude.

The New Mexico Museum of Space History serves as the host for the LA 2,000,000 on Earth. The location of this marker at the Museum (UTM Coordinates: Zone 13, E413969/N3642735) will be forever linked to the lunar landing site.

LA 2,000,000 is now part of the ARMS, the largest archaeological database in the United States that has more than 150,000 sites in New Mexico. This location marked the first effort to preserve the cultural heritage on the Moon here on Earth.

Erected by New Mexico Museum of Space History.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Anthropology & Archaeology. A significant historical date for this entry is July 20, 1969.

Location. 32° 55.233′ N, 105° 55.252′ W. Marker

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is in Alamogordo, New Mexico, in Otero County. It is on State Route 2001 0.4 miles east of N Scenic Drive. The marker is located on the grounds of the New Mexico Museum of Space History. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3198 State Rte 2001, Alamogordo NM 88310, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Mexico’s Pecos Valley. It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

and the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World's First Astrochimp Ham (here, next to this marker); Minitrack Satellite Tracking System Antenna (within shouting distance of this marker); German Air Force Tornado 45+11 (within shouting distance of this marker); Apollo Command Module Boilerplate S/N 1207 (within shouting distance of this marker); H-1 Rocket Engine (within shouting distance of this marker); F-117A "Nighthawk" Ingress/Egress Trainer (within

Photographed by James Hulse, July 24, 2024

2. LA 2,000,000 Marker

shouting distance of this marker); X-7A Test Vehicle (within shouting distance of this marker); Daisy Track Waterbrake (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alamogordo.

The view of the LA 2,000,000 Marker at the parking lot to the museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 24, 2024

3. The view of the LA 2,000,000 Marker at the parking lot to the museum

Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.